United States International Trade Commission "Provides objective trade expertise to both legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs action against certain unfair trade practices." Includes news, tariff updates, trade resources and links to trade data from various U.S. Departments.

Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals.

Office of Defense Trade Control is charged with controlling the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML).

U.S. Census Bureau The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the US American people and economy.

The Council of American States in Europe (C.A.S.E.) is an organization comprised of the European representative offices of individual American state governments. The members of C.A.S.E. offer confidential and professional assistance to European firms that are interested in:

-establishing or expanding a business in the USA
-establishing a joint venture or strategic alliance with a US company
-representing American manufactures in Europe, Africa or the Middle East
-sourcing US manufactured products

Germany Trade and Invest provides information for exports to the U.S. or starting a business and is the inward investment promotion agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. Their mandate is to promote Germany as an attractive business location. They assist and advise potential investors interested in Germany. Foreign enterprises planning to establish their business operations in Germany can obtain information on the business environment, such as the corporate investment framework, tax regulations, and subsidies. The range of services includes strategic planning, market research, and competitive analysis. Experts provide comprehensive project management and support services from site selection to the final realization of the investment. All inquiries are kept confidential and their services are free of charge. Germany Trade and Invest is headquartered in Berlin with an additional office in Cologne.

U.S. Organizations

The American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (AmCham Germany) is a private, non-profit organization. With over 3,000 members, it is the largest bilateral economic organization in Europe. AmCham represents the largest group of foreign investors in Germany. The goals of the AmCham include the promotion of German-American trade relationships and of Germany as an investment location.

The Association of American-German Business Clubs (AGBC) is a private, non-profit organization, consisting of AGBC Club Chapters in several cities. Its activities are designed to strengthen the ties between representatives of American companies based in Germany and the German business community through personal networking in an informal atmosphere.

International Chamber of Commerce A world business organization that includes lists of conferences, publications and global business issues. It is their mission to promote trade. This site also has links to other international organizations.

Brand USA is a national tourism promotion organization offering information about the U.S. travel and tourism sector.

International Trade Desk
A site listing "good sources of key trade information", includes trade leads, the Department of Commerce list of Big Emerging Markets and banks.

Notify U.S. is
a free, Internet-based service
for U.S. exporters that electronically notifies companies when
foreign governments propose regulations that might influence the
treatment of their exports to global markets

Trade Port An international trade site with trade leads, industry research, trade shows exporters, agencies and other web sites, run by the Commercial Service.